WD6 5HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 5HT

WD6 5HT, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population. This WD6 5HT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD6 postcode area, which has experienced 384 crimes and a crime rate of 9.19 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD6 5HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 5HT, encompassing approximately 4333 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD6 5HT Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Barnsdale Close with total crimes: 4
  • Wentbridge Path with total crimes: 3
  • Blyth Close with total crimes: 3

WD6 5HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.54-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.92-46.15%
Vehicle crime41.62100.00%
Other theft30.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-25.00%
Drugs10.69-75.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.77-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour134.62-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson43.000.00%
Drugs40.92100.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Public order20.46-50.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.3864.29%
Anti-social behaviour175.31142.86%
Public order43.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9233.33%
Other theft30.92-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-50.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.697.69%
Anti-social behaviour73.23-56.25%
Vehicle crime61.62200.00%
Public order41.3833.33%
Other theft40.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9250.00%
Burglary20.69-33.33%
Other crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.38220.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.69-18.75%
Public order33.000.00%
Burglary30.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.5414.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.69-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.15-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92100.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Theft from the person30.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.08-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour83.230.00%
Vehicle crime51.85150.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.92175.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.08-11.11%
Burglary51.8525.00%
Other theft51.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-66.67%
Other crime10.46-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.54-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.08-11.11%
Vehicle crime61.85500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-33.33%
Burglary40.920.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.007.14%
Violence and sexual offences93.46-59.09%
Criminal damage and arson62.08-14.29%
Other theft51.3866.67%
Public order21.15-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-88.89%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.3146.67%
Anti-social behaviour145.0816.67%
Vehicle crime93.23350.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.0816.67%
Public order41.62300.00%
Other theft30.92-25.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Drugs10.23-80.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.8515.38%
Anti-social behaviour123.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.7750.00%
Drugs51.38400.00%
Other theft41.1533.33%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.850.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202420
May 202423
April 202414
March 202413
February 202416
January 202414
December 202322
November 20238
October 20239
September 202322
August 202315
July 202313

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202413
May 202417
April 20247
March 202416
February 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239
October 202315
September 202314
August 202312
July 20238

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
December 20235
October 20235
September 20233
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20239
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20234
October 20236
September 20237
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
August 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
July 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
July 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD6 5HT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Barnsdale Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Wentbridge Path
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Blyth Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Aberford Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Leeming Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Greenside
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Welham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Norton Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grove Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Edwintree Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bracken Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Catterick Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Digswell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gateshead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Crown Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Broughinge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Winstre Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Spring Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Brook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1